Mia Williams
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic Policy Analyst with proven expertise at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, excelling in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement. Successfully coordinated logistics for multiple research projects and events under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Adept at crafting high-quality written deliverables and managing complex projects to drive impactful health policy initiatives. Recognized for strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Policy Analyst
Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
Washington, D.C.
07.2023 - Current
- Co-authored nine written deliverables, supported the planning and execution of nine convenings, and contributed to nine distinct research projects.
- Engage and collaborate with regulators and subject matter experts on a range of topics in regulatory policy to support research and convening projects.
- Contribute to the development and production of high-quality written deliverables, such as journal articles, white papers, and op-eds, in a variety of areas in biomedical innovation.
- Conduct policy research, and monitor evolving policy developments to assess their implications for organizational initiatives, inform strategic priorities, and develop well-supported policy recommendations.
- In charge of day-to-day operations, and stakeholder and logistics management for convenings held under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Assist in the identification of content experts and stakeholder groups to engage in projects and events through independent research, interviews, and correspondence.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry, and the regulatory policy community.
Graduate Research Assistant
Institute for Policy and Governance
Blacksburg, VA
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Led the coordination of eight REVIVE! outreach events that resulted in 366 individuals receiving rapid REVIVE! Training, the distribution of 445 doses of Naloxone, and the delivery of resource education to community members.
- Oversaw the assembly, distribution, and management of over 225 harm reduction backpacks.
- Created data visualization products, such as data figures and infographics, to communicate research findings with stakeholders, community partners, and the public.
- Managed and facilitated a working group consisting of community partners, and stakeholders, to coordinate project efforts and priorities.
- Contributed to a variety of high-level written deliverables, such as grant proposals and comprehensive literature reviews.
Education
Masters - Public Health
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA05.2022
Skills
Policy analysis
Written communication
Event coordination
Stakeholder engagement
Project management
CRM software
Certification
Certified Health Education Specialist, April 2023
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Delta Omega Public Health Honorary Society, May 2023
- Phi Sigma National Biological Sciences Honor Society, March 2021
Timeline
Policy Analyst
Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Institute for Policy and Governance
01.2021 - 05.2023
Masters - Public Health
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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